Articles
Together: The Acts 2 Movement
The Acts 2 movement He Haruru Nui asks us to believe that what God has done at Pentecost, God would do again in our time.
What does the Acts 2 Movement look like for your church?
The Acts 2 Movement – He Haruru Nui is an invitation to take something global and make it deeply, specifically local.
Curious: It’s Not a Side Task — It’s Mission
After 35 years of serving and connecting with its community, how has Mainly Ministries navigated the risk of mission drift?
Celebrating 10 years of LifeCare Centre
This year Manukau City Baptist’s LifeCare Centre celebrated 10 years of serving their local community in hope-filled, transformative ways.
Baptist World Congress reflections: Global fellowship
New Zealand Baptists are part of an international family making a difference in the lives of millions of people worldwide.
Baptist World Congress reflections: Perilous times
The reality of gender-based violence and our role in living out the Good News in a broken world.
Baptist World Congress reflections: Unshakable hope
In a world filled with suffering, true hope is found in Jesus, who overcomes all brokenness and calls us to join His mission of restoration.
Denominations unite to soak their city in prayer
Invercargill churches are praying for their city and region as part of the Soaking the City in Prayer initiative.
Please help keep this Pacifica Parkinson’s Awareness event free
The Pacifica Parkinsons Awareness event on Friday 26 July needs your financial support to keep it free.
A risk worth the reward!
A story of how God used a simple invitation to prayer to change a life.
Podcasts
What should we do?
The church is a sleeping giant. But imagine the impact on local communities everywhere if churches awoke to the opportunity this issue presents. This session…
A heart for the future
Given that it's her job to make future projections, what does Katharine Hayhoe say will happen in the future? How do we feel about that? Then…
How does the climate crisis affect people?
In a wealthy country with a moderate climate like New Zealand, it's easy to feel unconcerned about our environmental challenge. But what might it mean for…
What’s going on, and where do we stand?
We’ve heard political voices and social media voices, but what might a Christian response to this topic be? As Katharine Hayhoe explains, we face not…
Church and the climate crisis: About the series
As we hear daily reports of a changing environment and concerning future scenarios, many Christians are asking what the church's response will be. In this…
Elijah Brown: The work of Jesus
Baptist World Alliance Chief Executive Elijah Brown shares stories of Baptists living out kingdom courage and compassion in places of war, persecution and extreme hunger.
Gospel Impact Labs
Justice, mercy and humility form the framework for a new initiative at National Hui: Gospel Impact Labs. Hear about ten different labs where delegates can…
The power of young voices: Shaping our future, with Sarah Finlay Robinson
With the reality of less and less children and young people in our churches, perhaps it is time to listen to those who work directly…
Alex Penk: A just cause
Alex Penk is the CEO of Ethos Alliance and a member of Titirangi Baptist Church. Alex reflects on his work as a human rights advocate…
Videos
A risk worth the reward!
A story of how God used a simple invitation to prayer to change a life. Melissa and Emma are part of Windsor Park Baptist Church…
Wrapping our Easter Camps in prayer
Blue shares how things are shaping up for camp in 2025, the impact on young people, and the practical ways we can help. He encourages…
The housing and cost of living crisis: understanding issues and responses
The cost of living and housing crisis is having a significant and ongoing impact on individuals, families, and communities. The issues involved are complex and…